Author: Nico Magsalin

 “We are a modern, Filipino cafe, trying to push Filipino food forward, but without sacrificing the true essence of Filipino flavors.” – Chef JP Anglo My love for food and its many experiences have brought me …

Was there ever a time when you desperately needed an item for a particular occasion, but you had no idea where to get said item? Think of the sudden need for a pair of earrings …

While faith is restored in humanity, the opera is being restored in modernity. I have so often thought that the opera is beyond my scope of interest in the world of musical theatre. It is …

Men are supposed to look roguish, unprepared of their clothes, and unperturbed of the fashion burden, they say. Men are meant for the dirty road, thus they are confined within the “I-don’t-care-about-what-I-wear” psyche. This is …

The Last 5 Years – A Walk Down Memory Lane   After quite a long wait, The Last 5 Years is now being shown on-stage at the Carlos P. Romulo Theater at the RCBC, Makati …

The Last Five Years… Of Love and Goodbyes   Love. A kind that is bound in romance. One that is intimate. A kind love that makes one crazy over the years. The love that causes …

Dani Girl – The Musical That Will Truly Capture Your Heart   The first staging of Dani Girl (Manila) at the Carlos P. Romulo at the RCBC Plaza, Makati City on July 11, 2014 was …

Dani Girl: A Musical for the Soul   When in Manila, musicals are staged from one theater to another. For some reason, the delight for the musical performance of any piece among Filipinos has increased. …

Rex Navarrete is The Pinoy Chris Rock When in Manila, the saying “laughter is the best medicine” does not suffice for the actual experience of Pinoy comedy. It isn’t just the antidote for weariness or …

Comedy Cartel: Pushing Boundaries for Pinoy Stand-Up Comedy Shows   When in Manila, there will always be room for comedy, no matter the setting, be it at work or simply at home. People always love …